Alternative approach from Dr Straetmans

Published: 23-Apr-2008
Ingredients

As the natural cosmetics market holds steady with its two digit growth rate, the search for alternative preservation continues.


As the natural cosmetics market holds steady with its two digit growth rate, the search for alternative preservation continues.

Dr Straetmans has developed Dermosoft 688 ECO, a strong fungicidal cosmetic ingredient that is derived from natural resources and Ecocert listed. When used in combination with bacterial components from Dr Straetman's Dermosoft line, the ingredient is said to provide an excellent system against microbiological deterioration of cosmetic products.

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